Pennsylvania’s Labor and Industry Department continues to deal with unemployment claims from the coronavirus pandemic. The department has received about 2.5 million claims since March 15th,... Read more
There were no new cases of COVID-19 announced in Butler County over the weekend. That keeps the case count at 257. Statewide there were 336 new cases reported on Sunday—which marks the lowes... Read more
Even though June 14th is Flag Day, many government offices are observing the holiday today. The Butler County Government Center, Annex Building, Courthouse and municipal courts are closed. T... Read more
A man is in police custody and facing homicide charges in connection with the death of a missing New Castle man. Police say they arrested 20-year-old Connor Henry in Ocean City, Maryland las... Read more
A fatal stabbing incident early Sunday morning in downtown Butler remains under investigation by City Police. Officers responded at 2 a.m. to a report of an injured person at 138 West Jeffer... Read more
There was one new case of COVID-19 announced in Butler County today. Butler Memorial Hospital is treating two patients for the coronavirus, with one person in ICU. The state Department of He... Read more
As Beaver County enters the green phase of the governor’s reopening plan, a long-term care facility that was home to one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks is now facing fines from the federal... Read more
The Gateway 228 project is continuing to develop. Butler County Commissioners approved the use of funds for the $5 vehicle fee to help pay from the major project that will expand the Balls B... Read more
Several local groups are coming together to distribute food to those in need next week. A walk-up distribution will take place on Wednesday, June 17th from 9 to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of... Read more
Just days after Slippery Rock University announced plans to bring back students to campus this fall; the State System of Higher Education is releasing guidelines for the upcoming semester. T... Read more